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Ten-minute subcutaneous injection shows promise for MS
A Phase III trial for the only therapy approved for both relapsing and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) met its clinical endpoints, Genentech has announced.
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The future of medical cannabis development in Europe
Dr Mikael Sodergren, Chief Medical Officer at Curaleaf International, discusses the challenges of developing and researching medical cannabis products and how the European medical cannabis ecosystem is well placed to overcome them.
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Post-approval R&D key in advancing oncology treatments
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has highlighted in a new report five R&D mechanisms that could facilitate full clinical value of oncology treatments after initial approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Bispecific antibody approved in Europe for DLBCL
European approval of the bispecific antibody treatment has the potential to change the current standard of care in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
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Could faecal transplants improve melanoma immunotherapy?
In the first clinical trial of its kind, faecal microbiota transplants (FMT) were shown to improve immunotherapy response in advanced melanoma.
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BioNTech to support trial access for cancer immunotherapies
Signing of a major agreement between BioNTech SE and the UK government for cancer trials means more patients could access personalised immunotherapies.
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Clinical research organisation market anticipated to reach $140bn by 2033
According to a report, growing demand for cost-effective and efficient drug development processes is propelling the global clinical research organisation (CRO) market.
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European Commission extends approval of cystic fibrosis medicine
For the first time, a medicine to treat the most common form of cystic fibrosis has been approved in paediatric patients aged one to under two years old.
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Novel oral therapy shows potential in plaque psoriasis
"Development of a novel oral therapy that specifically targets IL-23R could potentially change the treatment paradigm” in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (PsO), stated a Janssen R&D VP.
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International regulation: the importance of quality assurance in drug development
Raquera Brown, Executive Director of Quality at Zymeworks offers quality and compliance professionals advice on how to navigate the often-complex regulatory space during development of innovative drugs like antibody therapeutics.
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Could small molecule medicine treat rare liver disease?
A novel PPAR alpha/delta agonist “could provide an important new therapeutic option for long-term treatment [of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)].
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First gene therapy approved for Haemophilia A
The first approved gene therapy for haemophilia A reduced the mean annualised bleeding rate from 5.4 bleeds to 2.6 bleeds per year in a clinical study.
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First cell therapy approved for Type 1 diabetes
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved allogeneic pancreatic islet cell therapy Lantidra could provide another treatment option for Type 1 diabetes.
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First AI-generated small molecule drug enters Phase II trial
Insilico Medicine’s novel AI-generated small molecule inhibitor drug represents a new milestone in pharmaceutical drug development.
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Eli Lilly ulcerative colitis antibody drug doubles remission rates
Mirikizumab, the first therapeutic antibody tested for blocking interleukin-23 in ulcerative colitis has demonstrated strong efficacy in two Phase III trials.
